Liebe TCGIS Schulgemeinschaft,

As we move into the final weeks of the school year, please accept a heartfelt DANKE SCHÖN from all of us for the support you bring to our kids' learning.

Earlier this year, we appealed to you for financial support to strengthen and solidify our intern program. You came through with humbling generosity. I am pleased to inform you that we have raised nearly $74,000 of our $100,000! Your support has helped us meet the basic operating expenses of our intern program for next fall!

Throughout this year, a recurring concern has been staff recruitment and retention , both of which are tied closely to TCGIS workplace culture. In our conversations with teachers, support staff and EAs this year, a crystal clear theme is the desire to learn and to improve practice via expanded and enhanced professional development opportunities, both in the United States and in Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).  

Today, I'm reaching out to to ask for your help to make that possible. Between now and the end of our fiscal year on June 30, we hope to raise $26,000 to meet our $100,000 goal through a Spring Fundraising Drive .

The TCGIS Board is allocating funds raised during this fundraising drive specifically towards providing teachers and staff with professional development opportunities. "Weiterbildung'" for teachers and staff is essential at a German immersion school and your gift can make it possible :

Will you make a gift today? Donations can be made via check, Boonli or the TCGIS Square Store.

Because  TCGIS is funded only at 60%  of what traditional public schools receive, your continued financial support is critical.  

Please keep your eyes open for information coming soon in the EK letter and your child's homework folder about other ways to show your appreciation for our teachers and staff.